The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1887-12-08
THE NATIONS CAPITAL.
THE DENoCR ATTIC CAUCUS OPENS
WITH 4 Tif.ET.
Speaker Carlisle Re-eieeted---iIe De-
ci;,res that the faxes Nust be Reduced
--Other Matters.


Representative was held Saturday even
ing about 5 o'clock at the Capitol. The
caucus chose Hon. ). 5. Cox as Chairman.
He addressed the caucus in brief speech,
AT the conclusion # which Representative
Breckenridge, of Kentucky, arose and,
amidst applause nominated John g. Car
lisle for Speaker. Upon motion of Repre-
sentative Scott, of Pennsylvania, the
nominations was made by acclamation.
Mr. Carlisle was brought into the hall
and acknQWled the honor IN the following
language:
..Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the
caucus: | scarcely know in what terms
to express my thanks for this second
unanimous nomination for the high office
81 the speaker Of the House Of Representa-
tiyes. But the generous confidence here
tofore and still repOsed in me by my Dem
ocratic associates, requires something more
at my hand than mere verbal expression
OF gratitude, and perhaps may be well
omitted My appreciation Of Il can better
be shown by q faithful and conscientious
discharge Of official duties III the position
to which you propose TO assign me; not
merely as a yinIlcatlou OF your own ac-
ton, but as practical acknowledgment
on my part If a high and solemn obllga-
ton The office for which you have nom
bic one and requires a degree of patience
and industry, Whi1h taxes TO the utmost
all the mental and physical powers Of the
incumbent: and if should sometimes 1all
70 meet all the requirements OF the posi-
tion know you Viii be charitable enough
to attribute it to want OF ablity rather
than tC any other cause. | need not
speak on this occasion Of the Importance
Of the approaching session of Congress.
| think we all appreciate, and perhaps
there Is not one among rs who would not
gladly escape. II lie copld, from the re-
spun.iDilitieS which the situation imposes
on h.m But We cana0t escape from
them. Is the representatives o. the peo-
ole. we are sent here 70 do the work which
the interests Of the people require. And
We must do it. or at least make an honest
effort TO do IT, With an united harmon
i0u~ Democratic majority, il Is Impossible
for Us to fail; while without such a major
ity it IS impossible for us TO succeed; or at
least success would 5e extremely doubtful.
II IS therefore Of the highest Importance
that We should reconcile if possible all
differences OF opinion among ourselves
before engaging IL contest with 'he
common enemy. Il We can agree among
ourselves on essential points we can we'll
afford in view Of the critical condition OF
the country. to postpone discussion Of
minor matters until more appropriate
tilue hi, ooItss Il seems To me, /, de
maude,i by the h]5h,r[ considerations Of
party eNpedtDcy and the pubic "eitnre
But Mr. Chairman. do not intend to
iDdJ,i-. in this line of remark aud wi.
Isr pursue II farther Wr al well know
what IS expected Of Us anu hope Jog are
prepared to make such concessions and
COMPROMISES a~ Will secure concerted ac-
tion and a satisfactory settlement OF the
-euted for our consideration. Knowing
that you have Still other nominations TO
make il is ny purpose simply 70 thank
sou for that you have already done and
10 pledge my best efforts 70 the service OF
the party and the country Again. thank
iu1 Eau, Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen,
foI the Complimentary manner in which
this nomination has been made, | VIII
give way for the transaction OF other BUS
ines.
The election of the minor offices OF the
House was then n order. All the former
IacumbentS We're reelected without ser.
ious opposition except Col Doneis0n, OF
Tennessee, the former doorkeeper against
hom charge had been made. mainly ~
Mr.. Breckiuridge, Of Arkansas There
was considerable excitement Of the con
test which resulted III the election q MI.
Hurt, OF MISSISSIPPI, after several DaI!oiH.
Col. D0nelson's ; forces We're managed by
Senator Harris, OF tennessee, who never
fails II he has strong candidate
Mr. Hurt had two or three managers, the
most prominent beng oilSftsahl;th
Money, OF MISSISSIPPI, whose "ile pt ihe
way "as Miss Boddle, OF NaSh or han
fax, and klnsWoman OF the late MIS-. =.
+. Moore OF your city.
During the ballotlng, MeSSrS brechln-
ridge. Of Arkansas and Blount, Of Georg-
il, enliFcned the Hall Of the House by
having q iist tight Mr. Blount struck
the first blow and mashed Mr. Breckin-
ridges nose. The blow was promptly re
turned, and the blood came before the
Congressional puglistS We're separated.
The members who first tried to part the.
belIigerents, | hear, We're someW hat
scratched also. The casus belli was tins:
Representative BrechIArldge began a
TALLY repeating aud celebrating what was
| contained III his publlshcd charges against
4 the doorkeeper Mr.. Taulbee Of Ken
4 tucIy. defended the doorkeeper, as did
Mr.. Blount, Of Georgia. The latter was
/ repeatedly interrupted III MS remarks py
j gentlemen lost their tempers ana came TO
/ gcti4cr ii a threatening manner IN the
course OF running colioquy between the